Download Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 User Guide Manual pdf

4-130-970-12(1)
Getting started
Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual
DSC-T900
Before operating the unit, please read
this manual thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
Shooting/viewing
images
Using shooting
functions
Using viewing
functions
Deleting images
Connecting to other
devices
Changing camera
settings
GB
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the bottom. Record the serial number in
the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-T900
Serial No. ___________________________
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.
Use
For Customers in the U.S.A.
[ Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
[ Polarization
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
[ Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
[ Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
2
Downloaded
From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
GB
[ Attachments
[ Lightning
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
[ Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
Installation
[ Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
[ Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
[ Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
[ Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
Service
[ Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
[ Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
[ Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
[ Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
3GB
Read this first
CAUTION
For Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
[ Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack
can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns.
Observe the following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack
to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
children.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Sony.
• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
described in the instructions.
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
Battery charger
This power unit is intended to be correctly
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Replace the battery with the specified type only.
Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
4
Downloaded
From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
GB
For Customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been
UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
[ Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-T900
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
[ Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
[ CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
5GB
For Customers in Europe
[ Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters
(9.8 feet).
[ Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
[ Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
[ Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
6
Downloaded
From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
GB
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
recycling of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e., marked with an
or
mark) must be
used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
7GB
Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................... 2
Read this first ............................................................................................ 4
Notes on using the camera ..................................................................... 10
Getting started
................................................................... 12
Checking the accessories supplied ........................................................ 12
Identifying parts ....................................................................................... 13
Charging the battery pack....................................................................... 15
Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media
(sold separately) ...................................................................................... 17
Setting the clock ...................................................................................... 19
Shooting/viewing images
...................................... 20
Shooting images ...................................................................................... 20
Viewing images........................................................................................ 21
Using shooting functions
........................................................ 22
Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting) ..................................... 22
Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) ................. 23
Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) ... 24
Shooting close-ups (Macro/Close focus) ................................................ 26
Using the self-timer.................................................................................. 26
Selecting a flash mode ............................................................................ 27
Changing the screen display................................................................... 28
Focusing on a specific point of the frame ............................................... 29
Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection)............................. 29
Selecting the image size to match the usage.......................................... 30
Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection) .... 32
Shooting movies ...................................................................................... 33
Using viewing functions
.......................................................... 35
Viewing an enlarged image (Playback Zoom)......................................... 35
Displaying images full-screen (Wide Zoom)............................................ 35
Rotating a vertical orientation image (Temporarily rotated display)........ 36
Viewing still images with music (Slideshow)............................................ 36
Searching for an image (Image Index).................................................... 37
Selecting the display format (View Mode) ............................................... 37
8
Downloaded
From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
GB
Deleting images
............................................................................. 39
Deleting the currently displayed image .................................................. 39
Deleting multiple images......................................................................... 39
Deleting all images (Format) ................................................................... 40
Connecting to other devices
................................................. 41
Viewing images on a TV .......................................................................... 41
Printing still images ................................................................................. 42
Using the camera with a computer ......................................................... 44
Changing camera settings
...................................................... 48
Changing the operation sounds.............................................................. 48
Using the HOME screen.......................................................................... 48
Using the MENU items ............................................................................ 51
Using functions in Program Auto mode .................................................. 53
Others
.................................................................................................. 54
List of icons displayed on the screen...................................................... 54
Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot Handbook”) .................. 56
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 57
Precautions.............................................................................................. 60
Specifications .......................................................................................... 61
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
9GB
x Notes on using the camera
Internal memory and “Memory
Stick Duo” media back up
Notes on the LCD screen
Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery
pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo”
media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise,
the internal memory data or “Memory Stick
Duo” media may be damaged. Be sure to make
a backup copy to protect your data.
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/
or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process,
and do not affect the recording.
• If water droplets or other liquids splash on
the LCD screen and make it wet,
immediately wipe off the screen with a soft
cloth. Leaving liquids on the LCD screen
surface can harm the quality and cause a
malfunction.
On management files
When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media
without a management file into the camera and
turn on the power, part of the “Memory Stick
Duo” media capacity is used to automatically
create a management file. It may take some
time until you can perform the next operation.
Notes on recording/playback
• Before you start recording, make a trial
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 60) before operating the camera.
Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water
enters inside the camera, a malfunction may
occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be
repaired.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or other
bright light. It may cause the malfunction of
the camera.
Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not
properly record or play back images.
Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 60).
Do not shake or strike the camera. It may
cause a malfunction and you may not be able
to record images. Furthermore, the recording
media may become unusable or image data
may be damaged.
Clean the flash surface before use. The heat
of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surface to become discolored or to stick to
the flash surface, resulting in insufficient
light emission.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
Please use Sony genuine
accessories
If you use accessories manufactured by
companies other than Sony, this could cause a
camera trouble.
• Using other manufacturers’ camera cases
with magnets could cause a power supply
trouble.
On camera's temperature
Your camera and battery may get warm due to
continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.
On the overheat protection
Depending on the camera and battery
temperature, you may be unable to record
movies or the power may turn off
automatically to protect the camera.
A message will be displayed on the LCD
screen before the power turns off or you can
no longer record movies.
On image data compatibility
• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
• Sony does not guarantee that the camera will
play back images recorded or edited with
other equipment, or that other equipment will
play back images recorded with the camera.
GB
10
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws.
No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record
or loss or damage of recorded content due to a
malfunction of the camera or recording media,
etc.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
11GB
Getting started
Checking the accessories supplied
• Battery charger BC-CSD (1)
• CD-ROM (1)
– Cyber-shot application software
– “Cyber-shot Handbook”
– “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
x Using the wrist strap
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)
(not supplied in the USA and Canada)
Getting started
The camera is supplied with a wrist strap.
Attach the strap and place your hand through
the loop to prevent the camera from damage
by being dropped.
Hook
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1 (1)/
Battery case (1)
x Using the paint pen
• Paint pen (1)
• USB Cable (1)
The paint pen is used when operating the
touch panel. It attaches to the wrist strap.
Note
• Do not carry the camera by holding the
paint pen. The camera may fall off.
• AV Cable (1)
• Multi-output stand (1)
• Wrist strap (1)
GB
12
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Identifying parts
Camera
A Shutter button
B Speaker
C Zoom (W/T) lever
D Microphone
I Lens cover
J LCD screen/Touch panel
K
(Playback) button
L Mode switch
M Hook for wrist strap/Grip
N Battery eject lever
Getting started
E ON/OFF (Power) button
F Flash
G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/
AF illuminator
H Lens
O Battery insertion slot
P Tripod receptacle
• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm
Bottom
(7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot
firmly secure the camera, and damage to the
camera may occur.
Q Multi connector
R Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media
cover
S Access lamp
T “Memory Stick Duo” media slot
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
13GB
Multi-output stand
x Using AC Adaptor AC-LS5K
(sold separately)
v mark
Getting started
1 To DC IN
jack
2 To a wall
outlet
Use the multi-output stand for attaching
the camera in the following cases.
• Connecting a USB Cable to a computer
• Connecting an AV Cable to a TV
• PictBridge connection to a printer
• Connecting the camera to AC Adaptor AC-
LS5K (sold separately) will not charge the
battery. Use a battery charger for charging
the battery.
A Camera connector terminal
B DC IN jack
C USB jack
D HDMI jack
E A/V OUT (STEREO) jack
GB
14
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Charging the battery pack
the battery pack into
1 Insert
the battery charger.
•
You can charge the battery even when
it is partially charged.
the battery
2 Connect
charger to the wall
For customers in the USA and Canada
Plug
outlet (wall socket).
If you continue charging the
battery pack for about one more
hour after the CHARGE lamp
turns off, the charge will last
slightly longer (full charge).
CHARGE lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished (normal
charge)
Getting started
Battery pack
CHARGE lamp
For customers in countries/regions other
than the USA and Canada
Power cord
(mains lead)
CHARGE lamp
charging is finished, disconnect the battery
3 When
charger.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
15GB
x Charging time
Full charge time
Normal charge time
Approx. 220 min.
Approx. 160 min.
Notes
• The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of
25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.
• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power
Getting started
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs
while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the
wall outlet (wall socket).
• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall
socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger.
• Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries and the battery charger.
x Battery life and number of images you can record/view
Battery life (min.)
No. of Images
Shooting still images
Approx. 100
Approx. 200
Viewing still images
Approx. 210
Approx. 4200
The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
Note
• The battery life and the number of still images may vary depending on the camera settings.
zUsing the camera abroad
You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold
separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz.
Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter). This may cause a malfunction.
GB
16
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory
Stick Duo” media (sold separately)
1 Open the cover.
Getting started
the “Memory Stick
2 Insert
Duo” media (sold separately).
With the terminal side facing the lens, insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” media until it
clicks into place.
3 Insert the battery pack.
Check the direction of the battery, and
insert it until the battery eject lever is
locked.
Battery eject lever
4 Close the cover.
• Closing the cover with the battery inserted
incorrectly may damage the camera.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
17GB
x “Memory Stick” media that
you can use
x When there is no “Memory
Stick Duo” media inserted
“Memory Stick Duo” media
Images are stored in the camera’s internal
memory (approximately 11 MB).
To copy images from the internal
memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”
media, insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
media in the camera, touch
and
select [Copy] in [Memory Tool] of
(Manage Memory).
Getting started
You can also use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media or “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media with the camera.
For details on the number of images/time that
can be recorded, see pages 31, 34. Other types
of “Memory Stick” media or memory card are
not compatible with the camera.
x To remove the battery pack
“Memory Stick” media
You cannot use a “Memory Stick” media with
the camera.
Battery eject
lever
Slide the battery eject lever.
Be sure not to drop the
battery pack.
x To remove the “Memory
Stick Duo” media
Access lamp
Make sure that the access
lamp is not lit, then push the
“Memory Stick Duo” media in
once.
x Checking the remaining
battery charge
A remaining charge indicator appears on
the upper left of the LCD screen.
High
Note
• Never remove the “Memory Stick Duo”
media/battery pack when the access lamp is
lit. This may cause damage to data in the
“Memory Stick Duo” media/internal
memory.
Low
Notes
• It takes about one minute until the correct
remaining charge indicator appears.
• The remaining charge indicator may not be
correct under certain circumstances.
• If the NP-FD1 battery pack (sold separately)
is used, the minute display is also shown
after the remaining charge indicator.
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. When the operating
time per charge decreases markedly, the
battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a
new battery pack.
• If the camera is running on and you do not
operate the camera for about three minutes,
the camera turns off automatically (Auto
power-off function).
GB
18
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Setting the clock
1 Lower the lens cover.
ON/OFF (Power) button
The camera is turned on.
• You can also turn on the camera by
pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button.
• It may take time for the power to turn
on and allow operation.
the desired date
2 Touch
display format, then
touch
Getting started
Lens cover
.
each item, then
3 Touch
touch v/V to set its
numeric value.
•
Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM,
and noon as 12:00 PM.
4 Touch [OK].
Note
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the
CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
x Setting the date and time again
Touch
t
(Settings) t [Clock Settings] (page 50).
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
19GB
Shooting/viewing images
Shooting images
sure that the Mode
1 Make
switch is set to
(Still
image) and lower the lens
cover.
•
To shoot movies, set the Mode switch
to
(Movie) (page 33).
Mode switch
Shooting/viewing images
Lens cover
the camera steady
2 Hold
as illustrated.
•
Zoom (W/T) lever
Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the
T side to zoom.
Slide to the W side to return.
the shutter
3 Press
button halfway down
Shutter button
SteadyShot
mark
to focus.
is displayed to indicate that
SteadyShot is working. When the
image is in focus, a beep sounds
and the z indicator lights. The
shortest shooting distance is
approximately 8 cm (3 1/4
inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4
inches) (T) (from the lens).
the shutter
4 Press
button fully down.
The image is shot.
GB
20
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
AE/AF lock
Viewing images
the
1 Press
button.
(Playback)
The last image shot is displayed.
• When images on the “Memory Stick Duo”
media recorded with other cameras cannot
be played back on this camera, view the
images in [Folder View] (page 37).
x Selecting next/previous
image
Touch
screen.
(Next)/
(Previous) on the
x Deleting an image
Touch
Shooting/viewing images
(Playback) button
(Delete), then touch [OK].
x Returning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
x Turning off the camera
Close the lens cover.
• You can also turn off the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
21GB
Using shooting functions
Displaying minimum indicators
(Easy Shooting)
This mode reduces the minimum number of settings and enlarges the text size for better
visibility.
1 Set the Mode switch to (Still image).
Mode) t
2 Touch(Easy(REC
Shooting) t
.
Action
How to change
Self-Timer
(Self-Timer) t Select
(Self-Timer Off) or
Image Size
t Select [Large] or [Small] in [Image Size]
Flash
t Select [Auto] or [Off] in [Flash]
x Returning to normal display
Touch
(REC Mode) t
(Intelligent Auto Adjustment) t
GB
22
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
.
(Self-Timer 10sec)
Detecting smiles and shooting automatically
(Smile Shutter)
1 Set the Mode switch to
2 Touch (Smile).
(Still image).
point on the indicator, the camera
shoots images automatically. When
you touch
(Smile) again, Smile
Shutter ends.
• If you press the shutter button
during Smile Shutter, the camera
shoots the image then returns to
Smile Shutter mode.
Face Detection frame
Using shooting functions
detecting a smile.
3 Wait
When the smile level exceeds the b
Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator
zHints for better capturing of smiles
1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.
2 Try to orient the face in front of the
camera and be as level as possible.
The detection rate is higher when the
eyes are narrowed.
3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth.
The smile is easier to detect when the
teeth are showing.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
23GB
Detecting the shooting conditions
automatically (Scene Recognition)
1 Set the Mode switch to (Still image).
(REC Mode) t
2 Touch
(Intelligent Auto
Adjustment) t
or
.
the camera at the
3 Point
subject.
When the camera recognizes the
scene, (Twilight),
(Twilight
Portrait),
(Twilight using a
tripod),
(Backlight),
(Backlight Portrait),
(Landscape),
(Macro) or
(Portrait) appears.
When the camera does not recognize
the scene,
appears on the screen
of the camera.
Scene Recognition icon
the shutter button halfway down to focus and then
4 Press
press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.
GB
24
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
z
Selecting the image you prefer after taking two shots with
different settings
Touch
t
(Scene Recognition) t
(Advanced).
When the camera recognizes the scene (Twilight),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Twilight using a tripod),
(Backlight),
(Backlight Portrait) that poses
difficulty of getting a clear shot, the camera automatically takes one more shot
using a different effect by changing the settings as follows.
Second Image
Shoot in Slow Synchro
Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake reduced
Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face
which the flash strobes on as guide
Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as
guide and shake reduced
Shoot in Slow Synchro
Shoots with even slower shutter speed without
increasing sensitivity
Shoots with the flash
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
background adjusted (DROplus)
Shoots with the face which the flash
strobes on as guide
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the face
and the background adjusted (DROplus)
When set to [Advanced], the camera automatically shoots two images
consecutively when it recognizes
(Portrait). The camera will select, display, and
record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Using shooting functions
First Image
25GB
Shooting close-ups (Macro/Close focus)
You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers.
(Macro) t
1 Touch
desired mode t
.
(Auto): The camera adjusts the
focus automatically from distant
subjects to close-up.
Normally, put the camera in this
mode.
(Macro On): The camera adjusts
the focus with priority on close-up subjects.
Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.
(Close focus enabled): Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than
Macro recording.
Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches)
Notes
• You cannot select
(Macro On) when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
• Macro mode is fixed to
(Auto) when the camera is in Movie Mode or Smile Shutter.
Using the self-timer
(Self-Timer) t
1 Touch
desired mode t
.
(Self-Timer Off): Not using the
self-timer.
(Self-Timer 10sec): Shooting
starts after a 10-second delay. Use this
setting if you want to include yourself
in the image. To cancel, touch
.
(Self-Timer 2sec): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. This is to prevent
blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed.
the shutter button.
2 Press
The self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
GB
26
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Selecting a flash mode
(Flash) t
1 Touch
desired mode t
.
(Flash Auto): Flashes when
there is insufficient light or backlight
(Flash On): Flash always operates.
(Slow Synchro (Flash On)):
Flash always operates. The shutter
speed is slow in a dark place to clearly
shoot the background that is out of flash light.
(Flash Off): Flash does not operate.
Notes
(Flash On) or
(Slow Synchro (Flash On)) are not available when the camera is in Intelligent
Auto Adjustment mode.
• You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting.
•
Using shooting functions
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
27GB
Changing the screen display
1 Touch
mode t
t desired
.
(Normal): Displays buttons and
icons
(Simple): Displays only buttons
(Image Only): Hides buttons
and icons
Note
•
disappears from the screen if [Image Only] playback is selected. To display the buttons,
touch the center of the screen. The [Normal] display returns temporarily.
zHistogram and brightness settings
The following setting can be accessed by touching
.
Histogram: A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display
indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left
side.
Brightness: This sets the backlight brightness ([Normal]/[Bright]). When viewing images in
bright outside light, reset to [Bright]. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such
condition.
GB
28
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Focusing on a specific point of the frame
Simply touch the point of the frame you wish to focus on to change the focus position.
the camera at the
1 Point
subject, then touch the point
of the frame you want to
focus on.
You can change the focus point as
many times as you wish before
pressing the shutter button halfway
down.
• If you want the camera to choose a
focus point automatically, touch
.
•
: Face detected.
: No face detected.
The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on it. You can select which
subject takes priority when focusing.
Using shooting functions
Focusing on the face of the subject
(Face Detection)
Touch
t
(Face
1 Detection)
t desired mode
t
.
(When touched): Detects the
face when an area with a face is
touched on the screen.
(Auto): Selects the face the
camera is to automatically focus on.
(Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child’s face.
(Adult Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on an adult’s face.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
29GB
Selecting the image size to match the usage
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a
image.
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed
on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images.
t
(Image Size)
1 t desired
size t
.
Image size
Usage guidelines
(4000×3000)
For prints up to A3+ size
(3264×2448)
For prints up to A3 size
(2592×1944)
For prints up to A4 size
(2048×1536)
For prints up to L/L2 size
(640×480)
For e-mail attachments
(4000×2672)
3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints
and postcards
(4000×2248)
For viewing on a high-definition
TV.
LCD screen
Images are displayed in 4:3 or 3:2
aspect ratio.
(1920×1080)
Images will fill the entire screen.
Note
• When you print images shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.
GB
30
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
x Number of still images that can be recorded
(Units: Images)
Capacity Internal
memory
Size
“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera
Approx.
256 MB 512 MB
11 MB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
12M
2
40
84
173
351
693
1401
8M
2
56
118
242
493
972
1963
3991
5M
3
68
143
293
595
1174
2372
4821
3M
2847
7
144
301
617
1253
2472
4991
10140
70
1383
2897
5924
12030
23730
47910
97390
3:2(11M)
2
43
91
187
380
751
1516
3082
16:9(9M)
2
44
94
192
390
770
1555
3162
16:9(2M)
11
230
482
987
2005
3955
7986
16230
VGA
Notes
media.
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator
appears.
• When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear
in the actual image size.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Using shooting functions
• The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording
31GB
Using the Shooting mode that matches the
scene (Scene Selection)
1 Set the Mode switch to (Still image).
select / / / / / :
2 To
Touch
(REC Mode) t
desired mode t
.
To select / / / / :
Touch
(REC Mode) t
(Scene Selection) t
desired mode t
.
(High Sensitivity):
Shoots images without a
flash even in low lighting.
(Gourmet): Shoots food
arrangements in delicious
color.
(Beach): Shoots
seaside or lakeside scenes
with the blueness of the
water captured more vividly.
(Soft Snap): Shoots
images with a softer
atmosphere for portraits of
people, flowers, etc.
(Snow): Shoots snow
scenes in white more clearly.
(Landscape): Shoots
with the focus on a distant
subject.
(Fireworks): Shoots
fireworks in all their
splendor.
(Twilight Portrait):
Shoots sharp images of
people in a dark place
without losing the nighttime
atmosphere.
(Underwater): Shoots
underwater in natural colors
in housing (such as Marine
Pack).
(Twilight): Shoots night
scenes without losing the
nighttime atmosphere.
(Hi-Speed Shutter):
Shoots moving subjects in
bright places.
Note
• The flash does not operate in some modes.
GB
32
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Shooting movies
sure that the Mode
1 Make
switch is set to
(Movie) and
lower the lens cover.
Mode switch
Lens cover
x Viewing movies
Press the
(Playback) button and touch the
a movie to view.
Button
(Next) /
(Previous) buttons to select
Action
Using shooting functions
2 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.
3 Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.
Volume control
B
Playback
x
Stop
M/m
Fast forward/fast rewind
x Image size
The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data
used per second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image.
Movie image size
Average bit rate
Usage guidelines
1280×720(Fine)
9 Mbps
Shoot highest quality movies for display on High
Definition TV.
1280×720(Standard)
6 Mbps
Shoot standard quality movies for display on
High Definition TV.
VGA
3 Mbps
Shoot an image size suitable for WEB upload.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
33GB
x Maximum recording time
The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total
times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.
(Units: hour: minute: second)
Capacity Internal
memory
Size
Approx.
11 MB
“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera
256 MB 512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
1280×720
(Fine)
–
0:03:00
0:06:30
0:13:30
0:27:40
0:54:40
1:50:40
3:45:10
1280×720
(Standard)
–
0:04:30
0:09:50
0:20:20
0:41:30
1:22:10
2:46:10
5:38:00
0:08:40
0:18:20
0:37:40
1:16:50
2:31:50
5:06:50 10:24:00
VGA
0:00:10
Notes
• The recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media.
• The continuous shooting time differs according to the shooting circumstances (temperature, etc.).
The numbers in the table above are when [Brightness] of the
(screen display) is set to
[Normal].
• Movies with the size set to [1280×720] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media.
GB
34
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Using viewing functions
Viewing an enlarged image (Playback Zoom)
the
(Playback)
1 Press
button to display an image,
then touch the area you want
to enlarge.
The image is enlarged at twice the size,
with the area you touched at the center.
When
is set to [Image Only],
touch the center of the screen, then
touch the area you want to enlarge.
the zoom scale and
2 Adjust
position.
Shows the displayed area of the whole
image
Displaying images full-screen (Wide Zoom)
Using viewing functions
The zoom scale increases each time you
touch the screen.
/ / / : Adjusts the position.
: Changes the zoom scale.
: Turns / / / on/off.
: Cancels playback zoom.
the
(Playback)
1 Press
button to display the still
image, then touch
•
Touch
zoom.
.
again to end the wide
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
35GB
Rotating a vertical orientation image
(Temporarily rotated display)
the
(Playback)
1 Press
button to display the still
image, then select the
vertical orientation images,
then touch .
•
Touch
again to end the display.
Viewing still images with music (Slideshow)
the
(Playback)
1 Press
button to display a still
image, then touch
(Slideshow).
[Start].
2 Touch
The slideshow starts.
•
To end the slideshow, touch the screen, and then touch [Exit].
zSelecting background music
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back
during slideshow. To transfer music files, install the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) to
your computer (page 45), then follow the steps below.
1 Touch
t
(Slideshow) t [Music Tool] t [Download Music].
2 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer.
3 Start and operate “Music Transfer”.
For details on “Music Transfer”, see the “Music Transfer” help.
GB
36
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Searching for an image (Image Index)
the
(Playback)
1 Press
button to display an image,
then touch
Index).
•
If you touch
, you can set the
number of images displayed in the
index screen to 12 or 20 images.
2 Touch
pages.
•
(Image
/
to turn the
To return to the single-image screen,
touch the thumbnail image.
Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images when using
“Memory Stick Duo” media.
Using viewing functions
Selecting the display format (View Mode)
the
(Playback)
1 Press
button to display an image,
then touch (Image Index)
t
(View Mode) t
desired mode.
(Date View): Displays images by
the date.
(Event View): Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes
the images into groups and displays them.
(Favorites): Displays images registered as Favorites.
(Folder View): Displays and organizes images by folders.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
37GB
x Easily locating the images to be displayed
When set to Date View/Event View/Folder View:
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media, touch
(Date List),
(Select Folder) to easily locate the desired images.
(Event List) or
Date List: Displays a
list of the images taken on
the selected date.
Event List: Displays a
list of the images
registered to the selected
event.
Select Folder: Touch
[OK] to display a list of the
images contained in the
selected folder.
When set to Favorites: You can display images registered to Favorites divided into
six groups.
Favorites: Displays a list of the images registered to the
selected Favorites number.
Note
• When you cannot play back images recorded with other cameras, view the images in [Folder
View].
GB
38
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Deleting images
Deleting the currently displayed image
1 Touch
(Delete) t [OK] (page 21).
Deleting multiple images
(Image Index) t
1 Touch
(Delete).
images for deletion.
2 Select
1 Touch / to turn the pages, then
Deleting images
touch the images you want to
delete.
The
mark is attached to the
selected images.
2 Repeat step 1.
t [OK].
3 Touch
You can switch between single-image
and index screen using
/ , when selecting images.
x Deleting in date, event or folder units
t (Delete) t
Folder) t
t [OK].
(All in Date Range),
(All in Event) or
(All in This
• The images is displayed in [Folder View] when using the internal memory.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
39GB
Deleting all images (Format)
You can delete all data stored on “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. If
a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted, all data stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”
media are deleted. If no “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted, all data stored in the
internal memory are deleted.
1
Touch
t
(Manage
Memory) t [Memory Tool]
t
t [Format] t
.
2
Touch [OK].
Note
• Formatting permanently deletes all data, including protected images.
GB
40
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Connecting to other devices
Viewing images on a TV
1
2
Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
Connect the multi-output stand to the TV with the AV Cable
(supplied).
To the A/V OUT (STEREO)
jack
To audio/video
input jacks
AV Cable (supplied)
Note
• The [Video Out] setting is set to [NTSC] mode at the factory to let you enjoy optimum movie
image quality. When images do not appear or jitter on your TV, you may be using a PAL-only TV.
Try switching the [Video Out] setting to [PAL] (page 50).
You can view images recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High
Definition) TV with the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).
When using the HDMI Cable:
• Select
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings 2] to select [Auto] or [1080i] for [HDMI
Resolution].
• Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo.
Connecting to other devices
zViewing images on a HD (High Definition) TV
When using the HD Output Adaptor Cable:
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings 2] to select [HD(1080i)] for
[COMPONENT].
• Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
• Select
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
41GB
Printing still images
If you have a PictBridge compliant printer, you can print images by the following
procedure.
1
2
Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
3
Turn on the printer, and press the
4
Touch
t
(Print)
t desired item t
.
Connect the multi-output stand to the printer with the USB
Cable (supplied).
After the connection is made, the
(Playback) button.
indicator appears.
(This Image): Print the
currently displayed image.
(Multiple Images): Touch /
to display the image, then touch
the image you want to print.
5
Touch the desired setting item, then [OK].
The image is printed.
Note
• If the connection between the camera and the printer is not established, disconnect the USB Cable,
touch
t
[PictBridge] t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [USB Connect] t
and start over the procedure from step 2.
t
zPrinting at a shop
You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
Copy the images to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” media to
the print shop.
t [Copy]
How to copy: Touch
t
(Manage Memory) t [Memory Tool] t
t
t [OK].
For details, consult your photo printing service shop.
GB
42
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
zSuperimposing dates on images
This camera does not include a function for superimposing a date on an image. The reason for
this is to prevent the date from being duplicated during printing.
Printing at a shop:
You can ask that images be printed with a date superimposed. For details, consult with a photo
printing service shop.
Printing at home:
Connect to a PictBridge-compliant printer, and press
[Print] t [Date] to [Date] or [Day&Time].
(Playback) button, then set
t
Superimposing dates on images using PMB:
With the supplied “PMB” software installed on a PC (page 45), you can directly superimpose the
date on an image. However, note that when images with a superimposed date are printed, the
date may be duplicated depending on print settings. For details on “PMB”, see the “PMB Guide”
(page 47).
Connecting to other devices
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
43GB
Using the camera with a computer
x Using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
You can enjoy the recorded images more than ever by taking advantage of the software,
and “PMB” is included on a CD-ROM (supplied).
There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images.
For details, see the “PMB Guide” (page 47).
Import to
computer
Calendar
Media service
Uploading the image to the
media service.
Viewing images in a
calendar.
Print
CD/DVD
Printing images with
date stamps.
Creating a data disc using
a CD burner drive or DVD
burner drive.
Export to
camera
Exporting images to a “Memory
Stick Duo” media and viewing
them.
Note
• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
GB
44
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
x Stage 1: Installing the “PMB” (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. When you install
“PMB,” “Music Transfer” is also installed.
• Log on as Administrator.
1
Check your computer environment.
Recommended environment for using “PMB” and “Music Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition
movies: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster/Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel
Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster)
Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB
or more)
Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): approximately 500 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more
Video memory: 32 MB or more (Recommended: 64 MB or more)
*1
64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
2
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)
into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
Click [Install].
4
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
installation.
5
Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
The “Choose Setup Language” screen
appears.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Connecting to other devices
3
45GB
x Stage 2: Importing images to your computer using “PMB”
1
Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera and then
attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
2
3
Press the
(Playback) button.
Connect the camera to your computer.
“Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera.
1 To a USB jack
2 To a USB jack
USB Cable
•
4
is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the
computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to
, you can
start using the computer again.
Click the [Import] button.
For details, see the “PMB Guide”.
GB
46
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
x Stage 3: Viewing “PMB Guide”
1
Double-click the
(PMB Guide)
icon on the desktop.
•
To access the “PMB Guide” from the start
menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t
[Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB
Guide].
Notes
• Do not disconnect the USB Cable from the camera while the camera is operating or while
“Accessing…” appears on the screen of the camera. Doing so may corrupt the data.
• When using a battery with little remaining charge, you may not be able to transfer the data or the
data may be corrupted. Using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the multi-output stand
(supplied) is recommended.
x Using the camera with your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. However, “PMB” is not compatible.
When images are exported to the “Memory Stick Duo” media, view them in [Folder
View].
You can install “Music Transfer” on your Macintosh computer.
Recommended computer environment
The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.
Recommended environment for using “Music Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.5)
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)
Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): approximately 50 MB
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Connecting to other devices
Recommended environment for importing images
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5)
USB jack: Provided as standard
47GB
Changing camera settings
Changing the operation sounds
You can set the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Touch
t
(Settings)
1t
[Main Settings] t
t [Beep] t
mode t
.
t desired
Shutter: Turns on the shutter sound
when you press the shutter button.
High/Low: Turns on the beep/shutter
sound when you operate the touch
panel/press the shutter button. If you
want to lower the volume, select
[Low].
Off: Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Using the HOME screen
On the HOME screen, camera operations are organized for convenience into broad
categories for selection, such as shooting, viewing and printing images.
Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
x
Shooting
Item
Description
Shooting
Records still images or movies.
GB
48
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
x
View Images
Item
Description
Date View*
Displays images by the date.
Event View*
Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the
images into groups and displays them.
Favorites*
Displays images registered as Favorites.
Folder View
Displays and organizes images by folders.
* These items are displayed only when “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted into the camera.
x
Slideshow
Item
Description
Slideshow
Plays back images in succession along with effects and music.
Music Tool
Download Music:
Format Music:
x
Print
Item
Description
Print
Prints still images.
x
Changes the slideshow music.
Deletes all slideshow music.
Manage Memory
Item
Description
Memory Tool - “Memory
Stick” Tool
Format:
Create REC.Folder:
Change REC.Folder:
Delete REC.Folder:
Copy:
Memory Tool - Internal
Memory Tool
Format:
File Number:
Formats the internal memory.
Selects the method used to assign file number
to images.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Changing camera settings
File Number:
Formats a “Memory Stick Duo” media.
Creates a new folder on a “Memory Stick
Duo” media.
Changes the folder used for recording images.
Deletes a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo”
media.
Copies all images recorded in the internal
memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media.
Selects the method used to assign file number
to images.
49GB
x
Settings
Item
Description
Main Settings - Main
Settings 1
Beep:
Function Guide:
Initialize:
Calibration:
Housing:
Demo Mode:
Main Settings - Main
Settings 2
HDMI Resolution:
CTRL FOR HDMI:
COMPONENT:
Video Out:
TV TYPE:
USB Connect:
Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1
AF Illuminator:
Grid Line:
Digital Zoom:
Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 2
Auto Orientation:
Auto Review:
Selects the beeps produced when you operate
the camera.
Displays the function guide.
Restores the camera to its default settings.
Corrects misalignment of the response
positions of the buttons on the touch panel.
Changes the button operations when the
camera is in the housing (Marine Pack).
Demonstrates the Smile Shutter and Scene
Recognition function.
Sets the resolution to be output to a TV when
the camera is connected to a High Definition
TV.
Enables you to operate the camera using the
TV remote controller when your camera is
connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible
TV.
Sets the video signal according to a connected
TV terminal.
Sets the mode according to the video output
system to be connected.
Set to the aspect ratio of a TV to be
connected.
Sets the mode used when connecting the
camera to a computer or a printer.
Strobes the fill light when focusing in low
light.
Displays lines to easily set a subject in a
horizontal or vertical position.
Selects the zoom method for zoom in excess
of optical zoom.
Recognizes the orientation change and saves
the image in the proper orientation.
Displays the image on the screen for
approximately two seconds after shooting a
still image.
Clock Settings
Sets the date and time.
Language Setting
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and
messages.
GB
50
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Using the MENU items
Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback
mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
t
(Settings) t
To restore the camera to its default settings, touch
[Main Settings 1] t [Initialize].
x MENU in shooting mode
Item
Description
Image Size
Sets the image size.
(
/
/
/
/
(
1280×720(Fine)/
/
/
/
)
1280×720(Standard)/
VGA)
REC Mode
Selects the continuous shooting method.
EV
Adjusts exposure manually.
ISO
Sets the ISO sensitivity.
(ISO AUTO/ISO80 to ISO3200)
White Balance
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.
(
Normal/
Burst/BRK±0.3EV/BRK±0.7EV/BRK±1.0EV)
(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)
(
Cloudy/
Fluorescent Light 1,
Fluorescent Light 3/n Incandescent/
Underwater White Balance
Adjusts the colors when shooting underwater.
Focus
Changes the focus method.
Metering Mode
Sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Scene Recognition
Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes the shot.
(
(
(
(
Smile Detection Sensitivity
Auto/
Multi AF/
Multi/
Auto/
Underwater 1,
Underwater 2)
)
Center)
Changing camera settings
Auto/
Daylight/
Fluorescent Light 2,
Flash)
Advanced)
Sets the level of sensitivity to detect smile.
(
Big Smile/
Normal Smile/
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Slight Smile)
51GB
Item
Description
Face Detection
Selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using face
detection.
Flash Level
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
Anti Blink
Sets Anti Blink function.
Red Eye Reduction
Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
(
(
(
(
When touched/
/
Auto/
Standard/
Auto/
Auto/
Child Priority/
Adult Priority)
)
Off)
On/
Off)
DRO
Optimizes the brightness and contrast.
Color Mode
Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects.
SteadyShot
Selects the anti-blur mode.
Shooting Settings
Selects the shooting settings.
(
(
(
Off/
DRO standard/
Normal/
Vivid/
Shooting/
DRO plus)
Sepia/
Continuous/
B & W)
Off)
x MENU in viewing mode
Item
Description
(Date List)
Selects the playback date list.
(Event List)
Selects the event group to be played back.
(Select Folder)
Selects the folder for viewing images.
(View Mode)
Switches the View Modes.
(
(Filter by Faces)
Date View/
Event View/
Favorites/
Folder View)
Plays back images filtered to meet certain conditions.
(
Off/
Smiles)
All people/
Children/
Infants/
(Slideshow)
Plays back images in succession along with effects and music.
(Add / Remove
Favorites)
Adds images to Favorites or removes images from Favorites.
(Retouch)
(
This Image/
Multiple Images/
Add All in Date Range*/
Remove All in Date Range*)
* The displayed text differs according to each View Mode.
Retouches still images.
(
(Paint)
(Multi-Purpose
Resize)
Trimming/
Soft Focus/
Radial Blur/
Red Eye Correction/
Unsharp masking/
Partial Color/
Fisheye Lens/
Cross Filter/
Retro/
Happy Faces)
Paints on a still image and saves as a new image.
Changes the image size according to usage.
(
HDTV/
Blog/E-mail)
GB
52
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Item
Description
(Delete)
Deletes images.
(
This Image/
Multiple Images/
All in Date Range*)
* The displayed text differs according to each View Mode.
(Protect)
Prevents accidental erasure.
(
This Image/
Multiple Images/
Set All in Date Range*/
Remove All in Date Range*)
* The displayed text differs according to each View Mode.
Adds a Print order mark to the image you want to print in a “Memory
Stick Duo” media.
(
This Image/
Multiple Images/
Set All in Date Range*/
Remove All in Date Range*)
* The displayed text differs according to each View Mode.
(Print)
Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer.
(
This Image/
Multiple Images/
All in Date Range*)
* The displayed text differs according to each View Mode.
(Rotate)
Rotates a still image.
(Volume Settings)
Adjusts the volume.
Using functions in Program Auto mode
You can change the Focus, Metering Mode, ISO, and EV settings when [REC Mode] is
set to
(Program Auto).
Description
(Focus)
Changes the focus method.
(
Multi AF/
Center AF/
)
(Metering Mode)
Measures the metering area.
(
Multi/
Center/
(ISO)
Sets the ISO sensitivity.
(ISO AUTO/ISO80 to ISO3200)
(EV)
Adjusts the exposure.
(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)
Spot)
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Spot AF/0.5m/1.0m/3.0m/7.0m/
Changing camera settings
Item
53GB
Others
List of icons displayed on the screen
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
You can select the display settings by touching the
indication on the bottom right
of the screen (page 28).
When shooting still images
A
Display
Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning
Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition icon
Smile Detection Sensitivity
indicator
• The icons are limited in
(Easy
Shooting) mode.
When shooting movies
Zoom scaling
View Mode
Filter by Faces
PMB export
Favorites
Protect
Print order (DPOF) mark
Playback zoom
When playing back
B
Display
Indication
Image size
SteadyShot
Recording folder
96
GB
54
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Number of recordable
images
Display
Indication
Display
Indication
8/8
Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
100 Min
Histogram
•
appears when
Recordable time
Recording/Playback Media
(“Memory Stick Duo”
media, internal memory)
histogram display is
disabled.
D
PictBridge connecting
Display
Indication
PictBridge connecting
35° 37' 32" N
139° 44' 31" E
Latitude and Longitude
display
z
AE/AF lock
Changing folder
Playback folder
NR slow shutter
DRO
White balance
125
Shutter speed
F3.5
Aperture value
ISO400
ISO number
+2.0EV
Exposure Value
Recording mode
Metering mode
Face Detection
Flash
Metering Mode
White balance
Focus
Vibration warning
Macro/Close focus
Touch AF indicator
Flash mode
Color mode
REC
Standby
Recording a movie/Standby
a movie
Flash level
0:12
Recording time (m:s)
Flash charging
N
Playback
Red-eye reduction
Playback bar
C
Display
Indication
AF range finder frame
0:00:12
Counter
101-0012
Folder-file number
2009 1 1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
Others
Spot metering cross hair
Self-timer
AF illuminator
Housing
Management file full
Temperature increase
warning
VOL.
Volume
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
55GB
Learning more about the camera (“Cybershot Handbook”)
“Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on
the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of
the camera.
• You need Adobe Reader to read “Cyber-shot Handbook”. If it is not installed on your computer,
you can download it from web page: http://www.adobe.com/
x For Windows users
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)
into the CD-ROM drive.
2
Click “Cyber-shot Handbook”.
3
Start “Cyber-shot Handbook” from the shortcut on the
desktop.
“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, which contains
information on accessories for the camera, is
installed at the same time.
x For Macintosh users
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)
into the CD-ROM drive.
2
Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf”
stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.
3
After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pdf”.
GB
56
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF).
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot
Handbook.”
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery
pack, then turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 50).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the
camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction
symptoms. Sony will not copy or save any of those data.
Battery pack and power
Cannot insert the battery pack.
• Make sure the direction of the battery is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is
locked (page 17).
Cannot turn on the camera.
• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to
power up.
• Insert the battery pack correctly (page 17).
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack (page 15).
• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
• Use a recommended battery pack.
• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to
Others
The power turns off suddenly.
protect the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power
turns off.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again
(page 18).
• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
57GB
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.
• The battery charge will get used up quickly and the actual remaining battery charge will be
lower than the indicator in the following cases:
– When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
– When you use the flash and zoom frequently.
– When you repeatedly turn the power on and off.
– When [Brightness] of the
(screen display) is set to [Bright].
• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery
charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 15).
• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
Cannot charge the battery pack while inside the camera.
• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery
charger (supplied) to charge the battery.
The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.
• Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.
• The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again
within the proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).
Shooting still images/movies
Cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media (pages 31, 34).
If it is full, do one of the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 39).
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• Set the Mode switch to the correct mode.
• Movies with the size set to [1280×720] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media. When using recording media other than “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, set the
movie image size to [VGA].
• The camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off].
White, black, red, purple or other vertical streaks appear, or the whole screen of
the image becomes reddish when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• This is called “smear phenomenon”. This is not a malfunction.
GB
58
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Viewing images
Cannot play back images.
• Press
(Playback) button (page 21).
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.
• You may not be able to play back some images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” media shot
using other cameras. Play such images in Folder View (page 37).
• This is caused by copying images on your computer to the “Memory Stick Duo” media
without using the “PMB”. Play such images in Folder View (page 37).
Others
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
59GB
Precautions
Do not use/store the camera in the
following places
• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
•
•
•
•
In places such as in a car parked in the sun,
the camera body may become deformed and
this may cause a malfunction.
Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
In a location subject to rocking vibration
Near strong magnetic place
In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the
camera. This may cause the camera to
malfunction, and in some cases this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
On carrying
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with
the camera in the back pocket of your trousers
or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or
damage the camera.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning
kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints,
dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the
surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to
the finish or casing:
– Do not expose the camera to chemical
products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,
disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen
or insecticide.
– Do not touch the camera with any of the
above on your hand.
– Do not leave the camera in contact with
rubber or vinyl for a long time.
On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the
temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, moisture may condense
inside or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of the
camera.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for
the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you
attempt to shoot with moisture remaining
inside the lens, you will be unable to record
clear images.
On the internal rechargeable
backup battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable
battery for maintaining the date and time and
other settings regardless of whether the power
is on or off.
This rechargeable battery is continually
charged as long as you are using the camera.
However, if you use the camera for only short
periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do
not use the camera at all for about one month it
becomes completely discharged. In this case,
be sure to charge this rechargeable battery
before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable battery is
not charged, you can still use the camera, but
the date and time will not be indicated.
Charging method of the internal
rechargeable backup battery
Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and
then leave the camera for 24 hours or more
with the power off.
GB
60
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Specifications
Camera
[Power, general]
[System]
Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1, 3.6 V
NP-FD1 (sold separately), 3.6 V
AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately),
4.2 V
Power consumption (during shooting): 1.2 W
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)
Dimensions: 97.9 × 57.8 × 16.3 mm (3 7/8 × 2 3/8
× 21/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding
protrusions)
Mass (including NP-BD1 battery pack and a
“Memory Stick Duo” media): Approx. 147 g
(5.2 oz)
Microphone: Stereo
Speaker: Monaural
Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible
PictBridge: Compatible
Image device: 7.79 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD,
Primary color filter
Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 12.4
Megapixels
Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 12.1
Megapixels
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4× zoom lens
f = 6.18 – 24.7 mm (35 – 140 mm (35 mm
film equivalent))
F3.5 (W) – F4.6 (T)
When shooting movies (16:9): 38 – 152 mm
When shooting movies (4:3): 46 – 184 mm
Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene
Selection (11 modes)
White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash
Underwater White Balance: Auto, Underwater 1,2
Recording interval for Burst mode:
approx. 0.57 seconds
Recording system:
Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.
2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF
compatible
Movies: MPEG-4 Visual
Recording media: Internal Memory
(approx. 11 MB), “Memory Stick Duo” media
Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity
(Recommended exposure Index) set to Auto):
Approx. 0.08 to 4.5 m (3 1/4 inches to
14 feet 9 1/4 inches) (W)/
approx. 0.5 to 3.2 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to
10 feet 6 inches) (T)
[Input and Output connectors]
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V,
50/60 Hz, 2.2 W
Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.33 A
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)
Dimensions: Approx. 62 × 24 × 91 mm (2 1/2 ×
31/32 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)
Multi-output stand
[Input jacks]
A/V OUT (STEREO) jack (Stereo): Mini jack
(USB) jack: Mini-B jack
USB communications: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
Hi-Speed compatible)
HDMI jack
DC IN jack
Camera connector
Others
Multi connector:
Multi connector Type2c (AV-out(SD/HD
Component)/HDMI/USB/DC-in)
Video output
Audio output (STEREO)
USB communication
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant)
BC-CSD battery charger
[LCD screen]
LCD panel: Wide (16:9), 8.8 cm (3.5 type) TFT
drive
Total number of dots: 921 600 (1920 × 480) dots
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
61GB
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-BD1
Trademarks
• The following marks are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V
Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V
Maximum charge current: 1.24 A
Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V
Capacity:
typical: 2.4 Wh (680 mAh)
minimum: 2.3 Wh (620 mAh)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
, “Cyber-shot,” “Memory
, “Memory Stick PRO,”
, “Memory Stick Duo,”
, “Memory Stick PRO
Duo,”
, “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
, “Memory Stick
Micro,” “MagicGate,”
,
“BRAVIA,” “PhotoTV HD,” “Info
LITHIUM”
HDMI, HDMI logo and High Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows
Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.
In addition, system and product names used
in this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the
™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this
manual.
Stick,”
•
•
•
•
•
•
GB
62
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals
Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC
(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based
ink.
Printed inFrom
Japan
Downloaded
camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals